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Adiel

A man, in the time of the Divided Monarchy · Tribe of Simeon · named in 1 verse

the name means ornament of God Strong's Lexicon

Adiel was one of the Simeonite leaders who, during the reign of King Hezekiah, attacked the Hamites and Meunites in the valley of Gedor and settled in their lands.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Ornament of God. (1.) The father of Azmaveth, who was treasurer under David and Solomon (1 Chr. 27:25).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at 1 Chronicles 4:36.

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